Pizza Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 portabella mushroom caps, each 4 to 5 inches in diameter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and black pepper
• 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 slices pepperoni, quartered (thin slices, 1/2 oz.)
• 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 slices crusty french bread, toasted (thick slices)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2 if mushrooms have stems, slice them off close to the caps.
• 3 brush caps with olive oil and place stem side up on a baking sheet.
• 4 sprinkle each with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 spread each mushroom cap with 3 tablespoons spaghetti sauce and top each with 3 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese.
• 6 scatter pepperoni pieces evenly over the mozzarella and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and oregano.
• 7 bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until mushrooms are hot and cheese is lightly browned.
• 8 place stuffed portobellos on toasted french bread slices and serve immediately.
• 9 note- you may also brown about 1/4 lb of italian sausage to add to your pizzas if you'd like, or substitute whatever toppings are your favorites!